Protected by its walls and pillars, the "Temple of Millions of Years" of Ramesses II –the Ramesseum– for long and luscious years was the focal point for a political, administrative, economic and religious power. It suffered its first mutilations at the end of the Ramesside era. For more than 30 years, Christian Leblanc and his team have been working on its exploration,
restoration and assessment with the aim of returning its identity and vocation. This 23rd dig campaign will permit the continuation of this important work, contribute new testimonies and a better understanding of the "mystery" of the tomb of Sehetepibre and that of the "magician" where, in 1896, James Edward Quibell discovered a box of magic papyrus and ivories…